Gender Roles in Disney Movies

Watching the movies as an adult, have you noticed things you wouldn’t have as a child?

Among the things you have noticed now, have you noticed any gender role issues?

Considering the time period in which classic Disney movies were made, do you think it is acceptable to portray women as being very domestic and in need of saving?

What are your thoughts on the men of Disney movies?

Do you think it is fair that men were the only ones able to save the women?

Thinking ahead to future Disney movies, what changes do you think should be made when it comes to gender roles?

Do you think the older Disney movies would have been as popular if the gender roles were switched? What if men were more domestic and needed saving? What if women were more adventurous and independent?

Do you think the gender role issues send a bad message to children watching the movies?